Our vision for technology in K-12 education includes:
The support tools for the learners and the learning community
Opportunities for students to create and design their own learning
That instruction would go beyond the use of technology to choice and development – how to choose the right tools and developing the right tools if they don’t exist
Planned , ongoing systematic PD for teachers (incorporate into staff meetings on a regular basis)
Shift of technology as a tool for students, e.g., iPads, tablets, etc. – one-to-one learning environments
More individualized PD for teachers targeted towards specials areas and in teachers’ own learning environment with tools that will help them with their students
Instruction will teach students how to analyze the information that they collect, to evaluate it and then synthesize it
The philosophy of the district should approach students where they are, from the learner’s perspective
PD to teachers to maximize the effectiveness of technology in the classroom – teachers need to use technology as a learning tool
Excellent instruction encompassing the four C’s (Critical thinking & Problem solving, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity & Innovation - 21st century skills) that utilizes technological tools and resources whenever possible (and appropriate)
Equal access
Use current technologies to develop student skills that are transferable to future technologies
Organize the expertise and resources in the school/district – “Many hands make light work”
Establish an electronic community with community support and involvement – all communicating electronically *ACTION PLAN
Cut back on the paper!
Teach students netiquette – appropriate and acceptable use of technology; their own security and that of others
Developing up-to-date policies, specifically with regard to intellectual property *ACTION PLAN
Encourage programs that allow students to use their own technology – BYOD (bring your own device)
Current, up-to-date technology (both hardware and software) that all students can use (Kindles, iPads, etc.)
Expand the learning environment itself so that it’s completely independent of the tool, the location and the time of day (at their house, on their Kindle or Xbox, etc.)
Use technology to collect, analyze, and respond to relevant data to inform planning, instruction and assessment
Redefine skills of students to more performance-based using technology which is aligned with the Common Core State Standards *ACTION PLAN
Developing relationships with community members, industry and higher education, etc. to prepare students for new career paths
Teach the abstract skills that students need by having them apply the skills in authentic project-based learning, e.g., teach problem solving by having students identify and solve a real problem in their school or community
Develop systems of technology-based assessments
Teachers model not only how to use technology tools but why the tool is the most appropriate and effective tool for the purpose – appropriate and efficient use of technology through instructional and operational activities
2/14/12 A Vision for Technology in K-12 Education**
Our vision for technology in K-12 education includes:
Assistive technology, audio for struggling readers, access to grade level curriculum, voice recognition impacts students’ behavior, confidence and learning – technology is an equalizer
Web presence – robust, inclusive, full of information for parents and students – improved home/school communication
Teacher pedagogy, teachers fluent with technology so they can make the most of the technology in the classroom – trust between teachers and students; teacher as facilitator rather than dispenser of information
Digital citizenship – more robust and more widespread; emphasize digital citizenship curriculum
Sizeable technology footprint available – need more buy-in from educators and in the curriculum; need more peripheral equipment; a responsive IT Department to maintain the technology and bring it where it is needed, e.g., upgrades to wireless district-wide
Provide more training for teachers – they have the toys and tools but need the time to play and use; embedded coaching
Are we past textbooks? Is digital content the way to go? iBooks, created digital curriculum specific to your district’s needs, build your own digital textbook
Increased tech support
Infrastructure – BYOD, mobile devices require the support
District-wide focus for using the technology that we have
Policy and support implications with personal devices and other emerging tools
Changing requirements for expectations of what the tech department supports
More stress on Internet safety and Acceptable Use Policy
Districts need to work together – regional collaboration for successful practices, AUPs and other policies, etc.
Technology to support student achievement; intersection with Common Core State Standards, Smarter Balanced Assessment, etc.
Ensuring access to technology – BYOD may help with that
The spirit of collaboration has been with us since the one room schoolhouse; we need to use the technology to support collaboration; create safety nets so that people feel safe to collaborate – we need to change mental models
When the technology comes in, teachers need to be trained in how to use it and then held accountable for using it
Closing the digital divide – How to do we get students access at home?
Exemplars of how technology can tie the curriculum together to enhance both teaching and learning
A Vision for Technology in K-12 Education
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1/23/12 A Vision for Technology in K-12 Education
Our vision for technology in K-12 education includes:
2/14/12 A Vision for Technology in K-12 Education**
Our vision for technology in K-12 education includes: